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Alternate Entry Master of Science in NursingThe Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing (AE MSN) program is designed for people holding baccalaureate or graduate degrees in disciplines other than nursing and who are interested in pursuing both their Registered Nurse (RN) License and Master of Science in Nursing degree. After successfully completing their rigorous academic and clinical training, AE MSN graduates are expected to assume entry-level positions and to advance rapidly in their nursing careers as they acquire experience in the field. AE MSN students choose from one of six concentration areas on which to focus their academic and clinical work (click on the link for a program description and degree plan):
Each concentration area follows a designated plan of coursework consisting of graduate level RN foundation courses and courses specific to the student’s area of study. Prerequisite Course RequirementsThe AE MSN program requires the completion of nine (9) prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program. The prerequisite courses include:
*Please note: The requirement for the Pharmacology prerequisite course has recently changed. The School of Nursing will now accept Pharmacology from both four-year institutions and community colleges. Please see AE MSN Prerequisites (PDF format) for additional details on the required prerequisite courses, including course numbers at various institutions and online course options. Course of Study
AdmissionPlease see Admissions Requirements and Application Procedures for detailed information on the admission process. Alternate Entry (AE) Masters Program Statement“The Alternate Entry (AE) Masters Program is an accelerated program of study leading to a Master's in Nursing degree for persons with baccalaureate or higher degrees outside nursing. Students are considered graduate students upon enrollment into the AE Program. AE Program courses have been especially designed for accelerated matriculation in the context of a Master's degree in nursing. The opportunity for RN licensure after completing foundation courses (first 15 months of the current program) was granted by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) 1) to signify a beginning level of achievement in nursing, and 2) to enable students to qualify for federal funding designated for registered nurses. Thus, the RN licensure is not to be construed by students as an exit point or a substitute for the BSN degree. Consequently, applicants to the AE program who, in reality, desire a BSN degree should apply, instead, to the undergraduate program in nursing, not the AE program.” Dr. Carole Taxis, Graduate Advisor Frequently Asked QuestionsPlease read the Graduate FAQs (PDF Format) for more information on the graduate programs. |
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